Crime Rate in Glynneath Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glynneath Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Glynneath Central and East, Neath Port Talbot, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glynneath Central and East crime rate of 56.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Glynneath Central and East, encompassing approximately 228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glynneath Central and East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Heath Field Court with total crimes: 3
  • Merthyr Road with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Glynneath Central and East?

To understand the safety of Glynneath Central and East, we need to analyze Glynneath Central and East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Neath Port Talbot:

    • In 2024, Glynneath Central and East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 101 crimes compared to 375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

    • In 2023, Glynneath Central and East had fewer crimes than the Neath Port Talbot average, with 97 crimes compared to 336. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Glynneath Central and East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the Neath Port Talbot.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Neath Port Talbot, Glynneath Central and East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Glynneath Central and East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Glynneath Central and East has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 56.87 ranking 26th out of 33 in the Neath Port Talbot, UK

In 2024, the total Glynneath Central and East crimes were 101. The crime rate of Glynneath Central and East in 2024 was 441.82 (year) or 36.82 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glynneath Central and East were around 97 crimes with yearly crime rate of 424.32 (year) or 35.36 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Neath Port Talbot.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)CrimesRank (Glynneath Central and East)
Aberavon68 4979 21,043 1
Neath North107 11,079 1947 2
Sandfields East72 2747 7599 7
Margam and Tai-bach52 6863 3741 3
Neath East71 3842 5738 4
Sandfields West51 7858 4718 5
Port Talbot55 5809 6609 6
Pontardawe37 10460 8473 8
Dyffryn44 8448 9325 14
Neath South23 19412 10451 9
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters42 9397 11399 10
Coedffranc Central29 16396 12357 11
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera36 11248 19272 18
Baglan32 14359 15352 12
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman34 12360 14281 16
Bryn and Cwmavon28 17391 13345 13
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West34 13246 20248 20
Gwynfi and Croeserw18 22321 16282 15
Briton Ferry East30 15253 18281 17
Resolven and Tonna18 21284 17268 19
Briton Ferry West25 18242 21218 21
Cimla and Pelenna20 20219 22167 24
Coedffranc North10 30162 26190 22
Bryn-coch South16 23167 25174 23
Coedffranc West10 29190 23126 28
Cymer and Glyncorrwg14 24175 24130 27
Allt-wen11 27133 29138 25
Aberdulais14 25161 27130 26
Godre'r Graig2 34134 28111 29
Rhos11 2898 3158 32
Trebanos5 3277 3276 31
Cadoxton7 3168 3348 33
Bryn-coch North3 3367 3430 34

Glynneath Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Glynneath Central and East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Glynneath Central and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Heath Field Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Merthyr Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Pontneathvaughan Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brynhyfryd (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gellidawel Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Heathfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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